A sympathetic portrayal of the British when respect for a completely new culture was at its height, and before British society had hardened and tightened under the spreading influence of the Anglican Church and the influx of British 'memsahibs'. Against the background of Indian history and culture, Dalrymple has painted a touching and historically true love story, and shed light on the issues of racism, colonialism and globalisation which have become so current today.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 37 December 2006 ) |
